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Three Routes to a Ceiling Disaster
from:You’ve probably figured it out by now. Plain ceilings are “out” and decorator ceilings are “in”. The days of applying a can of “ceiling white” paint, wiring up a generic fixture and calling it a day are gone. Today’s serious remodeling job calls for a little excitement above the walls.
Here’s the issue: Although there are a million and one different ways to create an absolutely fantastic ceiling, there are probably two billion and one ways to create an overhead disaster. Let’s look at three of the most common goofs people make when remodeling ceilings. Consider them an absolutely “no” list.
Popcorn: Once upon a time, the world was full of popcorn ceilings. You know the ones. They have that bumpy textured look. They were everywhere for decades and decades. Today, however, they are widely regarded as a blunder. Part of that’s a matter of changing tastes, but it’s primarily a recognition that one really doesn’t need to compromise on quality.
You see, the popcorn ceilings didn’t go up because people were thrilled with the texture. People used them because they were easy to make and because they did a good job of covering up sloppy work. Today, if you hear someone talking about popcorn ceilings, they’re probably cursing them and discussing ways to redo them.
Dark ceilings: Painting your ceiling is a cool move. You don’t need to stick with that generic white you’ve probably lived with all your life. All of the colors of the rainbow are at your disposal as you look for an ideal ceiling plan. However, the fact that those colors are available doesn’t mean you should actually use them. In fact, you should probably stay away from at least half of them--the darker half.
There are a few exceptions to the “no dark ceilings” rule. In certain expansive areas with the right lighting fixtures, it can work. In most cases, however, it’s a big mistake. Dark colors on ceilings make the walls look shorter and the room seem smaller. Unless you’re intentionally trying to compress a space for some reason, they’re not a wise plan. Feel free to experiment with color, but don’t mess around with the dark stuff unless you’re one hundred percent sure of what you’re doing.
Oversized medallions: The trend toward more exciting ceilings has allowed the ceiling medallion to mount a comeback. Today, these ornamental items are made of polyurethane instead of plaster and they’re available in every style from Victorian to contemporary. They’re placed in the middle of rooms, stationed directly above the light fixture.
The can look great, too. If you choose a medallion that complements your fixture and you use it in a big enough room, it can be stunning. The flipside to that is the fact that when used with the wrong fixture or in a smaller room, you can create an absolute mess. There’s no better way to make a decent-sized room feel like a closet than to put up a giant ceiling medallion. Use them only when you have enough space to pull it off.
Those are three common ceiling remodeling mistakes. Avoid them if you want to come up with the best possible look for your room. Remember, you can experiment. There are just certain experiments that you don’t really want to conduct.
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